WELCOME

As a Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor with extensive experience in addiction treatment, I am committed to supporting individuals facing substance use disorders in achieving lasting recovery. By employing evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing, I provide compassionate individual and group counseling. Treatment plans are customized to address each client's unique needs, creating a supportive environment conducive to sustained change.

My name is Sergio Guerrero, and I have lived in Ruidoso for 38 years.  I have been married for 18 years and have 3 sons, a 20-year-old, 17-year-old, and a 12-year-old. I have been in recovery for ten years. I struggled with an addiction to alcohol, methamphetamine, cocaine, and pills for over 25 years. I began using drugs and alcohol to cope with the pain I experienced as a child. I finally hit rock bottom at age 36, I was ready to change and to heal my broken heart and reached out to the lord in my darkest time. Recovery was scary, but I had help and support from many new friends. I became a Certified Peer Support Worker (CPSW), a mentor for the Adult Treatment Courts, and a mentor for the Under Construction Peer Support Team in Lincoln and Otero Counties.  I am happy to be a role model for my family, and love helping and serving our communities.  If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to me or any one of my associates. 

Hello, my name is Faustino Miranda, and I am 48 years old, and I have been in recovery for 4 years. I was in active alcohol addiction for 32 years and addicted to cocaine, crank, and methamphetamines for 26 years.  After many years of pain and suffering, not only mine- but my families, by the grace of God I was finally ready to get sober. I began participating in self-help programs like Narcotics Anonymous and Heart of Addiction, I was also chosen to participate in the Lincoln County Adult Treatment Court Program.  I am now a Certified Peer Support Worker (CPSW), Certified Smart Recovery Facilitator, Adult Treatment Court Mentor and Alumni Facilitator, mentor for Under Construction Peer Support Team and Facilitate Narcotics Anonymous of Ruidoso. My passion is meeting people where they are at and helping when I can. If you are ready to talk, please, don't hesitate to contact me or any one of my associates

My name is Erica Diaz. I am happily married and have seven children. My addiction originated from childhood trauma, leading to 17 years of active addiction, predominantly to methamphetamine. I achieved sobriety through the grace of God and the support of the Lincoln County Treatment Court (ATC), and I have been clean for nine years.

Currently, I serve as the Community Navigator Lead for Project Hope. Additionally, I am an alumni member of ATC and a mentor for the Under Construction Peer Support Team. I also mentor participants in the Lincoln and Otero County Treatment Courts, and regularly attend the women's Heart of Addiction 12-step meetings.

Hello, my name is Manuel Blackmon, and I am 49 years old. I am a recovering addict, having struggled with methamphetamine addiction for over 16 years. During this period, I experienced repeated incarcerations, including several prison sentences. I felt worthless and devoid of self-esteem. Eventually, I realized the harm I was causing to myself and my loved ones and decided to pursue sobriety. I was fortunate to be accepted into the Lincoln County Adult Treatment Court Program. This initiative provided me with the opportunity to connect with trustworthy individuals who shared similar experiences. Through this program, I learned to communicate openly and was equipped with tools essential for maintaining sobriety. Presently, I serve as a mentor within the program, an Alumni Facilitator and a mentor for The Under Construction Peer Support Team. If you are seeking support or need someone to talk to, please feel free to reach out to me or any of my associates